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Redhot showcases places of interest in Belgium
Hoet Design
A. Dansaertstraat 97, 1000 Brussels, tel: +32 (0)2 511 04 47 hoetdesign@hoet.be, www.hoet.be
Hoet Design has been the creator of Theo glasses since 1989. Theo swiftly gained a reputation as a trendsetter and along the way captured a corner of the international market.
The same drive is evident in Hoet’s recent foray into furniture design, accessories and whatever else challenges the team’s sense of individuality and technical innovativeness. The Hoet Design store is the first optical-furniture business offering solely its own designs and – in exclusivity – the Hoet frames as well as the furniture. The optic section is a shop within a shop; the furniture and accessories are displayed throughout the store.
Le Bier Circus
89 Rue de l’Enseignement, Brussels, tel: +32 (0)2 218 00 34 Open: Mon-Fri 12-2.30pm & 6pm-12am, Sat-Sun 6pm-12am
“Le Bier Circus”, located in the historical 19th century district of Brussels, has been serving over 200 brands of beer for the past 12 years. In addition to specialities like Stoemp, mussels and french fries, Carbonnades Flamandes (beef cooked in beer) you will find more inventive dishes like Waterzooi, where beer, like a good french wine blends perfectly with the fresh ingredients of the various recipes. The wonderful wine list from French and Belgian vineyards is sure to enthral wine-buffs and amateurs alike. Multilingual staff are always happy to advise and guide you through the menu.
Charlotte & Willem
Schrijnwerkersstraat 7/9/10, 2000 Antwerp, tel: + 32 (0)3 231 83 39
Established for many years, ‘Charlotte’ (ladies) and ‘Willem’ (men), are well-known shops selling leather goods located in the heart of the old shopping district between the “Meir” and the “Groenplaats”. Charlotte offers over 70 different brands of handbags, wallets, leisure-and schoolbags. Willem, specialises in leather articles for men, while attracting both businesswomen and businessmen to choose from a variety of business bags, suitcases and other leather goods. Also on offer are a wide range of luggage and leisure gear. While staying in Antwerp, it is absolutely worthwhile to pay a visit to Charlotte & Willem. Showing this advert you will receive 10% discount off retail selling price on your first buy.
cachemire cotton et soie
Rue Franz Merjay 53, 1050 Brussels, tel: + 32 (0)2 647 09 88 Schuttershofstraat 46, 2000 Antwerp, tel: +32 (0)3 231 99 04
For nearly 15 years, cachemire coton et soie has been one of the leading fashion houses, where sophisticated women can discover a universe of womenswear, and where quality and good taste go hand in hand. With a presence both in Antwerp and in Brussels, the shops have become an indispensable destination where customers can find a wide selection of luxurious items from clothes to shoes, accessories to jewellery, all selected by the discerning proprietor Sophie Helsmoortel, who is keen to surprise her customers. In sharp contrast to the big fashion houses, Sophie seeks out the most stylish fashion designers, thus giving priority to the product rather than to the brand. She also invites artists and authors to exibit their work in her boutiques, which are ideal for browsing – the friendly welcome, informed advice and good service that one finds here have propelled cachemire coton et soie to the top of the leading fashion establishments.
Corpus Studios
Studio I (Flagey), Rue de Vergnies 30, Brussels. tel: +32 (0)513 07 66 Studio II (Hippodrome), Av. de la Forêt 103, tel: +32 (0)2 673 5686 www.corpuspilates.com info@corpuspilates.com
Our two fully equipped studios specialise in the teaching of Pilates and GYROTONIC®/ GYROKINESIS®, two forms of exercise favoured by athletes and physiotherapists for the toning and elongating effect they have on the body. We offer mat and apparatus work in both classical and remedial Pilates in group, private or semi-private classes. Private instruction available in French, Swedish, Spanish and English. Corpus Studios were founded in 2000 by certified Pilates and GYROTONIC® instructor Kelly McKinnon and is a recognised comprehensive teacher training certification centre in Classic Pilates.
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